Display sign support



Feb. 2, 1965 w. POGUE 3,167,874

DISPLAY SIGN SUPPORT Filed Aug. 13, 1962 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 F/e. 2) (@210 /'Z 1N VENTOR. WILL/AM F. POGUE ATTYs.

1965 w. F. POGUE 3,167,374

DISPLAY SIGN SUPPORT 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 He. 6 W

Filed Aug. 13, 1962 23 Q 26 26 '23 28 B6: ,20 2o INVENTOR BYWILLIAM F PoeuE ATTYS.

United States Patent Office 3,167,874 Patented Feb. 2, 1965 3,167,874 DISPLAY SIGN SIJFPIBRT William F. Pogue, 3413 S. Regal, RU. Box 1009, Spokane, Wash. Filed Aug. 13, 1962, Ser. No. 216,518 2 tClaiins. (Cl. 40-445) This invention relates to a novel display sign support for use in the mounting of display signs on a vertical pole.

The present invention is concerned with the display of Signs on a vertical pole. novel sign support adapted to carry a plurality of signs at angularly projected positions in order that the signs may be read by observers from a plurality of locations spaced about the pole. The sign as illustrated herein includes a three sided enclosed sign structure which has an appealing appearance and which is centered about the pole upon which it is mounted.

It is a first object of this invention to provide such a sign support which may be compactly carried for transportation to the site at which it is to be erected. A sign support constructed according to this invention can be carried in a fiat container and requires little storage space as compared to the fully erected support when mounted on a pole. The erection and construction of the support is simplified in order that no high degree of training or unusual skills will be required for manipulation of the sign, either during construction or during replacement of the particular signs mounted thereon.

Another object of this invention is to provide such a multi-sided sign which can be readily erected and clamped in place on any desired pole structure. This invention utilizes a very simple clamp device which is adaptable to poles having any cross sectional configuration within a wide range of sizes.

Another object of this invention is to provide a sign support which can be readily adapted to any normal type of sign. The particular sign mounted on the support can be readily changed when desired without disturbing the basic mounting of the support itself.

These objects and further objects will be evident from a study of the following disclosure which illustrates one preferred form of the invention. It is to be understood at the outset that this form is exemplary only and is intended only to illustrate the invention, which is defined in the claims following this disclosure.

In the drawings:

FIGURE 1 is a front elevation view of the complete sign assembly utilizing the display sign support described herein;

FIGURE 2 is a top view of the sign seen in FIGURE 1, the View having been rotated 60 about its center;

FIGURE 3 is a side elevation view of the sign support as seen along line 33 in FIGURE 2 minus the display signs which are carried thereby;

FIGURE 4 is a rear elevation View of the interior framework of the sign support as seen along line 4-4 in FIGURE 2 minus the frames which carry the display signs;

FIGURE 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the clamps utilized at the center framework of the sign support as seen along line 55 in FIGURE 2;

FIGURE 6 is an enlarged side view of the pole clamp arrangement as seen along line 6 6 in FIGURE 2;

FIGURE 7 is an enlarged elevation view of the frame supporting brackets as seen along line 77 in FIGURE 2; and

FIGURE 8 is an enlarged detailed section view taken through a Sign as seen along line 38 in FIGURE 2.

The sign support which constitutes the present inven- It is particularly directed to a tion is generally illustrated in FIGURES 1 through 4. This sign is intended for use on a vertical pole such as a lamp post, or such as poles commonly used to support larger signs in a neon display. The type of pole upon which the support is erected is immaterial to the present invention and may be fixed or may have a rotatable collar upon which this support may be clamped. As an alternative the entire pole may be rotated without deviating or changing the scope of this invention. Such a pole is illustrated in FIGURES 1 through 4 as a vertical cylindrical pole iii. Mounted on the pole it) are a plurality of sign frames 12 which are rectangular in shape and which carry individual sign boards 11. Each sign board 11 is a rectangular display and since three sign boards 11 are shown in the preferred embodiment, three different sign displays may be carried on the single pole 18. Each sign board 11 is readable from a different angle in the vicinity of pole l0, thereby providing an eye-catching and interesting sign display directed toward persons in the vicinity.

The sign support is basically comprised of a central framework which is fastened to the pole iii. It is to be understood that this framework may be fastened in any suitable or desired manner, either permanently or temporarily. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 through 4, the framework comprises a vertical length of angle iron 13 having its included angle facing the axis of the pole it). The angle iron 13 is positioned parallel to the axis of poleiii. Angle iron 13 is fixed to a clamp frame 14 which abuts the surface of pole 1i) and which is held against pole 10 by means of a chain 15 wrapped about the remainder of pole 10. Chain 15 is anchored in a slot lo cut through the frame 14 at one side thereof. The remaining end of chain 15 is fastened to a bolt assembly 1'7 which can be tightened relative to the frame 14. By tightening the bolt assembly 17 one can accurately adjust the tension of the chain 15 and thereby secure the frame 14 and angle iron 13 to the pole it) in the desired position.

Fastened to the angle iron 13 along its outer surfaces are two Y-shaped members 18. Each member 18 includes three intersecting arms 20 which radiate from their junction outward. The arms 20 diverge at different angles and each terminates outwardly in a bent portion 23 directed in a common direction. The bent portions 23 of the arms 29 are equally spaced from one another although the arms Zii are not equi-angularly spaced relative to each other. The position of the angle iron 13 and the bent portions 23 is preferably such that the bent portions 23 will be equi-angularly spaced about the axis of the pole llil, although this position is not necessarily controlling in the practice of the invention. Where a uniform sign display is desired, it is most pleasing from every direction if the pole it) is centered in the sign display. The Y-shaped members 18 are releasably fixed to the angle iron 13 at separate elevations by means of clamps 19 which are illustrated in detail in FIGURE 5. Thus the Y-shaped members 18 may be transported independently of the angle iron 13 and may be readily assembled on the job site by use of the clamps 19.

When assembling the sign the angle iron 13 may first be clamped to the pole 10 and the members 18 then fastened by means of clamps 19, or in the alternative, the members 13 may be secured to the angle iron 13 at the ground level and then raised as a unit and the entire assembly of angle iron 13 and members 18 may be clamped to the pole 10 by use of chains 15. The choice of assembly method will depend largely upon local conditions and the relative sizes of the sign support members.

Each frame 12 for the individual signs is a rectangular a t as t framing member, including side anglesZd which project inwardly and which, when mounted as illustrated in FIG- URE 3, abut one another to provide additional stability to the sign structure. The top and bottom of each frame 12 are each provided with an inner ledge 25 utilized to hold the sign board ill. The framing at the front of the frame 12, may have any desired width and may be decorated as may appeal to the individual user. Each frame 12 includes brackets 26 mounted at each side thereof on the rear surfaces of the individual frames 12. The

t terference to one another and will properly-align the top and bottom edges of the adjacent frames 12 in a continuous and uniform fashion. The brackets 26 are apertured to receive the bent portions 23 of the individual arms '29.

The sign boards 11 are preferably manufactured from any desirable semi-rigid or rigid material capable of Withstanding the Weather conditions to which the sign is exposed. The ledges 25 at the top of each sign frame enables one to slip in a rigid sign and then puil it downward into the smaller bottom ledges 25. The changeable sign 2'7 may be lettered on any suitable sheet material and may be held in place on the sign board 11 by means 7 of flattenedv clips 28 at the top and bottom of the sign board (FIGURE 8). Where the sheet 27 is not capable of withstanding the weather conditions to which the sign will be exposed, a second sheet of transparent material, such as plastic, may be utilized as-an external cover and is so shown in FIGURE 8 by the designated sheet 29.

The present invention therefore provides a sign SUP? port which, although bulky when erected, may be shipped in a very compact flattened condition. The basic framework of thesupport is extremely simple and its erection is contemplated as being obvious to anyone who would be a potential user ofyit. The sign boards 11 may be changed on the pole lid without disassembling any por-' tion of the support or the individual frames 12 maybe removed from the arms 2d and replaced as a unit. The sign support is readily adaptable to many distinct sign opportunities and may be used to mount various types of signs within the frames 12. tremely light weight and yet it retains the strength and rigidity necessary to withstand outdoor exposure.

Many modifications are possible without deviating from the basic concepts of this invention. As an example, one

'10 brackets 26 are merely apertured collars fixed to the, angles 24 so that the brackets 26 of adjacent angles 24 The structure can be ex- I could obviously modify the support so as to carry four or five or more signs about the centrally located pole it The relative sizes and proportions of the members illustrated in the drawings can alsobe varied to suit individual requirements of the user. Such modifications are contemplated within the definitions in the claims which follow.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A display sign support comprising:

a central member fixed to a .pole and extending parallel thereto;

a plurality'of support arms radiating outwardly from said central member in two' parallel planes perpendicular to the pole axis, the outer end of each arm terminating in a bent portion extending parallel to the poleaxis, each of said bent portions in each of said planes being equi-angularly spaced relative to the pole axis;

and a plurality of sign frames having mounting brackets at each side thereof on their back surfaces adapted to be slidably secured to the bent portions of said support arms in an enclosed polygonal configuration.

2 A display sign support comprising: g

a central member fixed to a pole and extending parallel thereto;

a pair of identical support members removably secured to said central member in alignment with one an other and located respectivelyin parallel planes perpendicular to the pole axis, each support member comprising a plurality of arms radiating outwardly from acommon connection joining the arms of said member, the outer end of each 'arm terminating in a bent portion facing in a common direction and'extending parallel to the pole axis, each of said bent portion of each member being equi-angularlyspaced relative to the pole axis;

and a plurality of sign frames having mounting brackets at each side thereof on their back surfaces adapted to be slidably secured to the bent portionsof said 1 arms in an enclosed polygonal configuration.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 602,427 Cockhurn -1 Apr. 19, 1898 715,766 Dreman Dec. 16, 1902 1,359,659 Beans Nov. 23, 1920 1,918,570 Sheras July 18, 1933 2,309,769 Hubbard Feb. 2, 1943 2,625,762 McCall Ian. 20, 1953' 2,772,494 Bishop Dec. 4, 1956 2,907,544- Harling r Oct. 6, 1959 FOREIGN' PATENTS 7 3,030 Australia July 11, 1932 

1. A DISPLAY SIGN SUPPORT COMPRISING: A CENTRAL MEMBER FIXED TO A POLE AND EXTENDING PARALLEL THERETO; A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT ARMS RADIATING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID CENTRAL MEMBER IN TWO PARALLEL PLANES PERPENDICULAR TO THE POLE AXIS, THE OUTER END OF EACH ARM TERMINATING IN A BENT PORTION EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE POLE AXIS, EACH OF SAID BENT PORTIONS IN EACH OF SAID PLANES BEING EQUI-ANGULARLY SPACED RELATIVE TO THE POLE AXIS; 